used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LEAF OUT OF THE PAST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
on or to one side
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
dark-complexioned
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From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
Devarges
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From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
Diego
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From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
Dolores
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From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
Dr
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From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
Giovanni
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From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
let have
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A LEAF OUT OF THE PAST.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
major-domonoun
the chief steward or butler of a great household
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LEAF OUT OF THE PAST.
and nothing more
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LEAF OUT OF THE PAST.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A LEAF OUT OF THE PAST.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely concluded before Diego entered ready for the journey.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
without speaking
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading To his disappointment, however, only the solemn major-domo strode grimly into the room like a dark-complexioned ghost, and, as it seemed to Arthur, with a strong suggestion of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" in his manner, silently beckoned him to follow to the apartment set aside for his reception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LEAF OUT OF THE PAST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
at the time that
From this reading When he had gone, Arthur waited with some impatience the reappearance of Donna Dolores.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur's letter to his partners was a brief explanation of his delay, and closed with the following sentence-- "Search the records for any deed or transfer of the grant from Dr. Devarges."
